Mandi June

Strength - Poem by Mandi June

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The things I have to say to you, I should not, in this stateBut words are only words, and so, I know this cannot wait You'll never really understand just what I've overcomeTo conquer, scorn, and disconnect from everything you've done.

This makes me not a hero, and you are lesser still To try and force upon someone the way that they should feel But, if it makes you, in your mind the way you want to beMy only retribution is that you have failed with me.

For too long did I let you win, and fill my life with doubtI couldn't focus on the thoughts that life should be about The fear, the hate, the poisoned soul were all I had to showTime went by, and still I wept, loathed life, refused to grow.

But, something happened over time; Alas, the ache was gone.It isn't pain and other's faults that we should focus on So, I took my understanding, though foolish and naiveAnd changed my way of thinking; for, no longer would I grieve

The energy created by the deeds committed thenTransformed into sorrow, woe, and pity for the sinThe only strength and hope for me to overcome this actWas found within my dignity and, so, I made a pact

From that time on, there would not be another angry dayThere's too much love inside myself you cannot take away And, though you think you stole my life, and all I have to giveThe way you've really shown me is the stronger way to live.